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Benefits

Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support are paid by Local Authorities to help towards the cost of your rent and Council Tax. Other emergency and short-term financial assistance is also available through the Welfare Support Scheme.

The Government limits the total amount of benefit that most working-age people can get – find out more.

Information about other types of benefit

Other benefits and grants such as Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, Universal Credit and winter fuel payments are administered by the Department for Work and Pensions. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) deal with Child Benefit, Working Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits. Please visit the GOV.UK website for more information.

Further advice and support about accommodation

If you need support to help you keep your home, or if you are homeless and need support to find accommodation, you may be able to get this from the Supporting People service. For more information, please visit the Housing section.

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